Cheryl Miller untangles the compliance issues around marijuana legalization, tracks state and federal regulatory developments, and delivers the information lawyers need to advise clients in this emerging industry.
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By Cheryl Miller | April 20, 2023
While the FTC is warning CBD companies, again, Congress is warning the FDA about CBD regulation.
By Cheryl Miller | April 13, 2023
Washington is about to join Oregon and California in preparing for interstate cannabis sales. But don't expect to see cannabis-laden big rigs rolling through the West Coast for a while.
By Cheryl Miller | April 6, 2023
Even though New York just released a batch of new dispensary licenses, "at the end of the day, it's challenging for the clients and for the professionals who are assisting clients in this industry because there's just so many obstacles associated with the federal illegality of cannabis," said Robert DiPisa, co-chair of the cannabis law group at Cole Schotz.
By Cheryl Miller | March 23, 2023
As cannabis sales slump, Colorado has reminded licensees that marijuana-related contracts are enforceable in court.
By Cheryl Miller | March 16, 2023
Rep. Earl Blumenauer, D-Oregon, said he spoke with Senate Democrats after the SAFE Banking Act failed to get a vote in the Senate last year. "I think people realize that we missed an opportunity, and I don't think they want to do it again," he said.
By Cheryl Miller | March 9, 2023
Oklahoma voters overwhelming rejected a measure to legalize adult-use marijuana. The election results may spell trouble for legalization efforts in other red states, an industry lawyer says.
By Cheryl Miller | March 2, 2023
Cannabis lounges in New Jersey would have a whole lot of rules, but no on-site sales of munchies, under rules proposed by Garden State regulators.
By Cheryl Miller | February 23, 2023
Fox Rothschild's Vijay Choksi said the leading proposed adult-use cannabis initiative in Florida has a good chance of passing in 2024 if it makes it on the ballot. But obstacles will remain, even after a successful election.
By Cheryl Miller | February 16, 2023
THCO may have ties to hemp, but it's still a Schedule 1 drug under the Controlled Substances Act, the DEA said.
By Cheryl Miller | February 9, 2023
Missouri recorded $8.5 million in licensed recreational-use cannabis sales over the market's first three days of operations.
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